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INDUCTION HARDENING of STEELS COMPANY PROFILE /// Cyprium Induction Technologies and Processes for the Advancement of Materials ISSUE FOCUS /// HEAT TREAT EXPO PREVIEW TROUBLESHOOTING CRACKING IN INDUCTION HARDENING OF STEELS COMPANY PROFILE /// Cyprium Induction SEPTEMBER 2019 thermalprocessing.com 830 CORRECTED.pdf 1 8/16/18 10:14 AM ATTENDEE INFO WHY DETROIT? PAID Non-profit ATTENDEES REPRESENT THE Postage US ASM International th HEAT TREATING SOCIETY FOLLOWING COMPANIES* 1. Technology 30 CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION From automotive to aviation to defense, Detroit is changing the AAM Chevron Honeywell Praxair way the world moves. Their unmatched automotive research, Advanced HT Chrysler Hyundai Rolls-Royce design and advanced manufacturing resources make this Air Products Cummins Intel Siemens region the leader in next-generation mobility and technology Visit us at Booth 808 Alcoa Dana John Deere Solar Turbines development. 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